MOT reliability
Audi S7
26 vehicles · 177 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 26 Audi S7 vehicles and 177 completed MOT tests, the Audi S7 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 81,457 miles.
26
Vehicles
177
MOT tests
7,442
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
8%
Dangerous-fault share
Audi S7 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Audi S7 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension42%
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Other34%
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Brakes15%
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Visibility3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Identification & plates3%
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Body & structure1%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Audi S7 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 67% |
| 3 | 20 | 75% |
| 4 | 15 | 93% |
| 5 | 17 | 82% |
| 6 | 19 | 89% |
| 7 | 19 | 89% |
| 8 | 18 | 89% |
| 9 | 18 | 89% |
| 10 | 14 | 86% |
| 11 | 17 | 88% |
| 12 | 9 | 89% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (25), Diesel (1)
Most common Audi S7 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Audi S7 MOT tests:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre (2 times)
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
Audi S7 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 12 | 100% | 82,222 |
| 2016 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 83,531 |
| 2015 | 3 | 29 | 90% | 67,185 |
| 2014 | 11 | 67 | 84% | 74,956 |
| 2013 | 6 | 30 | 87% | 82,940 |
| 2012 | 2 | 23 | 87% | 102,686 |
Audi S7 reliability FAQ
Across 26 Audi S7 vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Audi S7 MOT issues are:
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Audi S7 in our data has covered around
81,457 miles.
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